Iceland Tips & articles

Tips & articles

  1. Where to go in August

    24 April 2012

    Not sure where to travel for your August holiday? Try one of these choices from the Lonely Planet Magazine:Kenya...

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  2. The world’s iciest surf spots

    17 April 2012

    Surfing is usually associated with warm climates, where the smell of coconut oil drifts through the air and bronzed bodies...

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  3. Top 10 places to go skinny dipping

    12 April 2012

    Loosen your buttons and shake off your inhibitions with our rundown of the world’s best nude bathing, taken from Lonely...

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  4. 6 weekend breaks in Europe

    22 March 2012

    If you’ve ticked off Europe’s big city hitters such as Paris, Rome and...

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  5. Irish bars around the world

    12 March 2012

    Once a religious holiday within Ireland, St Patrick’s Day is now an international celebration. We’ve scoured our travel guides and chosen a...

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  6. The right place at the right time

    09 February 2012

    Visiting a city at the right time of year can make all the difference to the experience, whether that means...

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  7. Classic campervan capers

    18 January 2012

    Take the open road, some glorious scenery, and the right to camp wherever you like – hey presto, you’ve got...

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  8. Tooth and claw: Mother Nature’s greatest hits

    14 January 2012

    It’s animal magic: find out where to go to witness dazzling visions as creatures of all colours, shapes and sizes...

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  9. A love surprise: perfect Valentine’s Day getaways you hadn’t thought of

    11 January 2012

    Why settle for a card and flowers for this Valentine’s Day? Travel, dang it! If you’re thinking of venturing out,...

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  10. Icy voyages: winter sights along three great journeys

    18 December 2011

    The spirit of expedition continues to thrive as travellers seek out epic journeys to broaden their minds and stimulate their...

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  11. Soaking in Iceland’s social scene

    06 December 2011

    A swimsuit might not be at the top of your packing list when travelling to a country called Iceland, but...

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  12. The world’s most unusual beaches

    28 November 2011

    Candy sands, disappearing waves, transformed trolls – if life’s a beach, these are its strangest days. These 10 beaches from...

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  13. Northern Lights: a how-to guide

    15 November 2011

    There are few phenomena that capture the imagination like the Aurora Borealis. The Northern Lights appear only at high latitudes...

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  14. The world’s hottest cool places

    10 November 2011

    The rewards for braving the cold are many. The northern hemisphere offers wonderful winter travel, with fewer crowds than in...

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  15. The land of fire and ice: touring Iceland’s Golden Circle

    03 November 2011

    The stark beauty of Iceland’s wild scenery. Photograph by David Noto...

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  16. Monster hunting in Europe

    25 October 2011

    Bloodsucking foes, ghoulish encounters, we all secretly want to unleash our inner Buffy. Would-be slayers, you’re in luck: Europe isn’t...

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  17. Splash out: the world’s most amazing waterfalls

    10 August 2011

    The bigger they are, the harder they fall – feel the power of the planet’s mightiest and most beautiful waterfalls.1....

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  18. The world’s most risqué sites

    08 August 2011

    If you’re prone to blushing, avert your eyes now – from giant phalluses to saucy showgirls, these are the best...

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  19. Iceland’s Penis Museum

    08 August 2011

    ‘It started as a joke,’ says Sigurdur Hjartarson, curator and founder of the world’s only ‘Phallological Museum,’ located a couple...

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  20. The world’s strangest museums

    30 June 2011

    What happens when obsessions become collections? In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s 1000 Ultimate Experiences, we explore 10 of the...

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  21. Fly me to the moon: Planet Earth’s best unearthly landscapes

    30 January 2011

    How’s this for a space oddity? Forty years have passed since the historic Apollo moon landing, and yet the prospect...

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  22. Tom Hall’s travel picks for 2011

    30 December 2010

    What’s in store for travel in and around Europe in 2011? Here are some suggestions to get you booking that...

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  23. 3 adventure destinations for wheelchair travellers

    23 December 2010

    ‘I’m looking for some interesting wheelchair-friendly holiday ideas for summer. Any suggestions?’This was the question posed to our three regional...

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  24. Last-minute holiday getaways from the US

    07 December 2010

    What? You don’t know where you’re going yet? Well, consider this: travel is bouncing back, but so are prices. USA...

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